What is uplift in SAP EPM-SPA - Sales Planning?

SAP Term: uplift

• Component: EPM-SPA

• Component Name: Sales Planning

• Description: The additional volume of sales that short-term trade promotion creates.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Uplift is a feature of SAP EPM-SPA Sales Planning that allows users to adjust their sales forecasts based on external factors. It allows users to adjust their forecasts by adding or subtracting a percentage or fixed amount from the forecasted sales. This feature is useful for taking into account external factors such as seasonality, market trends, and other external influences. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the uplift feature in SAP EPM-SPA Sales Planning, users must first create a forecast. Once the forecast is created, users can then select the “Uplift” option from the menu. This will open a window where users can enter the percentage or fixed amount they wish to add or subtract from the forecasted sales. Once the uplift has been applied, users can save their changes and view the updated forecast. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the uplift feature in SAP EPM-SPA Sales Planning, it is important to remember that it should only be used to adjust forecasts based on external factors. It should not be used to adjust forecasts based on internal factors such as changes in product pricing or marketing campaigns. Additionally, it is important to remember that the uplift feature should only be used when necessary and should not be overused as this could lead to inaccurate forecasts. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about using the uplift feature in SAP EPM-SPA Sales Planning, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_EPM_SPA_SALES_PLANNING/latest/en-US/f9f8d7a2b3e14c8a9f3d7c2b6f5e4d1a.html